A Mexican priest and human rights defender who was put in pre-charge detention on June 19th was released on bail on June 30th. He and nine other men are accused of killing two local officials in the municipality of San Jose del Progreso, Oaxaca State. Eight men have also been released on bail. One has been charged.

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Good News! - Chad: Djeralar Miankeol Released (UA 138/15)

Djeralar Miankeol, Chadian land rights activist and Amnesty International prisoner of conscience, was released on 28 July. The Moundou Court of Appeal overturned an earlier High Court verdict that had found him guilty of insulting the judiciary and dropped all charges against him.

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